Yaki Yen

Yaki Aithany Yen Tavio (, born 21 April 1989) is a professional footballer who currently plays as a centre-back. Born in Spain, he has represented the Chinese Taipei national team.

Club career Yen started his career in Spain with his local outfit Fuerteventura in the 2008–09 Segunda División B season. After two seasons he moved to Lucena, before having spells at other lower league clubs in Atlético Granadilla and UD Pájara Playas de Jandía. With the financial difficulties and the disbandment of UD Pájara Playas de Jandía, he went on trial with El Cotillo.

On 22 September 2015 he went on trial for Changchun Yatai F.C., and on 31 December, he signed a 5-year contract with the club. He made his debut in a league game on 6 March 2016 against Hangzhou Greentown. After two seasons with the club, on 28 February 2018, Yen transferred to China League One side Qingdao Huanghai. He was part of the team that won the 2019 China League One division title and promotion to the top tier.

On 2 April 2021 he transferred to second-tier club Wuhan Three Towns. He established himself as a regular within the team that went on to win the division title and promotion as the club entered the top tier for the first time in their history. In the following campaign, they won the 2022 Chinese Super League title.

On 5 April 2023, Yen joined China League One club Nanjing City. On 24 February 2024, he joined fellow China League One club Chongqing Tonglianglong.

International career Yen is eligible for Taiwanese citizenship due to his father being a citizen. In 2015, he officially received his citizenship and made his debut in a World Cup Qualification match against Iraq on 9 September 2015 in Tehran. He scored his first international goal against Thailand during the World Cup Qualification match on 12 November in Bangkok. Yen left the national team in September 2016, citing disagreements with coach Toshiaki Imai. However, after Imai left his role in charge of the national team, Yen accepted a call-up from caretaker boss Kazuo Kuroda in May 2017.

Personal life Yen was born in the city of Puerto del Rosario, Spain, to a Taiwanese father and a Spanish mother.

Career statistics Club .

International

Scores and results list Chinese Taipei's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 12 November 2015 Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand 1–1 2–4 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours Qingdao Huanghai China League One: 2019

Wuhan Three Towns Chinese Super League: 2022 China League One: 2021